ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI CULTURA MELBOURNE

The Istituto Italiano di Cultura 

in collaboration with

the Italian Studies Program at the University of Melbourne

is pleased to invite you to

From Hell to Paradise: 750 Years with Dante
Music, poetry readings and talks to mark the 750th anniversary of the birth of Dante Alighieri



Istituto Italiano di Cultura
Elm Tree House
233 Domain Rd, South Yarra

Wednesday 9 September 2015

6.00pm - 8.00pm

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6.00pm  - Refreshments & Music

With musical interlude by the Early Music Studio, Melbourne Conservatorium
of Music, University of Melbourne, directed
by Stephen Grant

6.30pm - Readings in English and Italian 

'Tanto gentile e tanto onesta pare', Vita Nova, XXVI 
A bilingual reading by Dr Simon West and Dr Gregoria Manzin, 
Italian Studies Program, University of Melbourne 

6.45pm -Talks

Encountering Dante's Comedy through Images:
William Blake and Amos Nattini
by Prof William Johnston, Emeritus Professor of History, Harvard University and Lecturer in Church History, Yarra Theological Union, MCD University

The Renaissance of Dante
  by Dr Andrea Rizzi, ARC Future Fellow and Senior Lecturer in Italian Studies, University of Melbourne

A rare edition of the Divina Commedia held by the University of Melbourne will be displayed during the final part of the event by the University Librarian, Mr Philip Kent.

Free event 

Arlecchino - Harlequin
Commedia dell'Arte:

the Birth of Professional Acting
Workshop in English and Italian 

by professional actors from FONDAZIONE AIDA, Italy
 




The Workshop will look at the beginning of modern European theatre by

exploring  voice, gesture and the mask of the Commedia dell'Arte.

 Attendance certificates will be issued to participating Italian Language Teachers.


Istituto Italiano di Cultura
Elm Tree House
233 Domain Rd, South Yarra

Thursday 10 September 

4.30pm 


Light refreshments. Free event.







Stay tuned for special offers to IIC Members! Don't miss this unique opportunity

to enjoy contemporary Italian cinema and ...meet a guest star from Italy: 

LUCA ZINGARETTI (Inspector Montalbano) 

Lavazza Italian Film Festival
 Melbourne: 16 September - 11 October 2015
Photo by Sarah Walker
The life of legendary opera singer Maria Callas in the hit Broadway play

MASTER CLASS

by Terrence McNally, 


Two exclusive offers to current IIC Members and Students!

1) Win a double pass to MASTER CLASS  an amazing piece of theatre
by Terrence McNally. 
Reply to this email by writing CALLAS on the subject line

2) A 20% discount on full price tickets, only $32. To obtain the promo code please contact the IIC on 9866 5931 or send an email to iicmelbourne@esteri.it

MASTER CLASS features stage and screen star Maria Mercedes as Callas, and music of Italian composers Vincenzo Bellini, Giacomo Puccini and Giuseppe Verdi.

The season runs from September 1-13 at fortyfivedownstairs.


SOCI IIC - IIC MEMBERS 

Become an IIC Member and enjoy special events and discounts all year round!

 

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Simonetta Agnello Hornby
All the novels and publications in Italian

by Simonetta Agnello Hornby 

are now available  at our

"Eugenio Montale" Library


Another great reason to become a

member of the Istituto Italiano di Cultura!

Caffè dell'Olmo - 
Punto Caffè Lavazza

Now open at the IIC Melbourne!

 

Enjoy a real Italian espresso, macchiato or caffè latte at the IIC. For IIC members and students only! Espressamente solo per soci e studenti dell'Istituto Italiano di Cultura.

Istituto Italiano di Cultura Melbourne
233 Domain Road 
South Yarra, VIC 3141

General enquiries, events and bookings: 03 9866 5931 
Language courses and membership: 03 9866 4729
 
Office hours:
Mon - Thu 9.00am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Fri 9.00am - 1.00pm

You can reach the Italian Cultural Institute by:

Route 8 tram (Walsh St. Stop)

Train (South Yarra Station) 

Bus No 246 (Domain Rd Stop)